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# Ingo Maurer (1932–2019)

## What is Ingo Maurer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 418 auction results for Ingo Maurer at 56 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,826 including buyer’s premium (middle half $802–$9,507, n=60). The auction record is $215,904 for Golden Ribbon (2009, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Ribbon, 2005 | Aluminium doré à la feuille d'or et martelé manuellement | $215,904 | Artcurial | Jun 2009 |
| 2 | Porca Miseria! [What a Disaster!], 1994 | Executed by Ingo Maurer GmbH, steel wire, fragmented white porcelain, cutlery | $157,182 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Porca Miseria, 1994 | Silver | $104,799 | Artcurial | May 2012 |
| 4 | Porca Miseria! Chinese Love, 1994 | Stainless steel | $98,329 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Porca Miseria!, 1994 | Chrome steel | $88,900 | Phillips | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | J.B. Dragonfly Hanging Light, 2012 | Glass, brass, wood, polystyrene | $86,706 | Sotheby's | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Liegendes Ei, 2007 | Aluminium, LED, acrylic | $82,853 | Sotheby's | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Prototype "Henry Hudson", 2000 | Aluminium, quatre segments, intérieur vernis couleur | $78,204 | Artcurial | Jun 2009 |
| 9 | Prototype du luminaire "Exit-Lüster", 2008 | Acrylique , acier, aluminium, boîtier lumineux en laiton, suspension par quatre câbles | $68,737 | Artcurial | Jun 2009 |
| 10 | Comic Explosion, 1932 | Acrylic paint | $65,552 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $6,212 |
| Works on paper | 35 | $4,754 |
| Other | 287 | $1,417 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 57 | $5,375 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 118 | $2,723 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $625 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 418 results from 56 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ingo Maurer is a German artist with 557 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,440. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ingo Maurer sold in 2026 for $6,544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**12 Ingo Maurer works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ingo Maurer work worth?

Across 414 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ingo Maurer work is $1,440.

The median Ingo Maurer sculpture sells for $3,006 across 44 lots.

The median Ingo Maurer work on paper sells for $6,730 across 5 lots.

The median Ingo Maurer painting sells for $3,186 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $3,186 | $3,186 | — | 2003-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $6,730 | $10,320 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 46 | $3,006† | $157,182 | 95.7% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $58,478 | $215,904 | — | 2026-06-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $532–$1,407 | $625 | $3,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,281–$24,300† | $7,847† | $157,182 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,760–$30,061 | $12,191 | $65,552 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $157,182 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $98,329 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,681 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $3,186 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ingo Maurer worth?

Across 414 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ingo Maurer work is $1,440. The median Ingo Maurer sculpture sells for $3,006 across 44 lots. The median Ingo Maurer work on paper sells for $6,730 across 5 lots. The median Ingo Maurer painting sells for $3,186 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Ingo Maurer sculpture?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ingo Maurer sculpture is $3,006. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ingo Maurer's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ingo Maurer sculpture is $157,182.

### What is the average price of a medium Ingo Maurer sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ingo Maurer sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,847, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Ingo Maurer sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ingo Maurer sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ingo Maurer's auction record?

Ingo Maurer's auction record is $215,904, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ingo Maurer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ingo-maurer (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.